As you know, I’m a big advocate of succession planning, and have tweeted, posted on my social media accounts, and blogged about this topic here and here. However, I still find that well over 75% of businesses in Detroit have failed to implement a comprehensive succession plan. That’s why I was excited to talk to...Read More

The case of Up Hydro, LLC v. Artibee heard by the Michigan Court of Appeals is critical for all parties who want to use letters of intent as part of the purchase agreement. The plaintiff, who wanted to get out of the agreement, argued that no binding contract existed because its offer stated it was...Read More

Benteler Automotive Corporation v. Wellington Industries, Inc.: This case stresses the importance of a well-crafted settlement agreement. More than 95% of all lawsuits filed never go to trial, they’re usually dismissed or settled out of court. Of course, a settlement is not always the perfect resolution, but an even worse resolution is when the settlement...Read More

If you don’t read Yes!: 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to be Persuasive, By Robert Cialdini, you are doing yourself and your organization a huge disservice. This awesome book, by the best-selling author of Influence, is a quick read with many, many tips on how to improve your relationship and your ability to influence those you...Read More